BladeShield

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BladeShield is a single player action game. It was developed by Rank17 and was released on November 28, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

"BladeShield" is a room-scale VR sci-fi game featuring action-packed combat with military-grade energy blades and proton shields. Fight against relentless waves of rogue A.I. enemies, customize your blades' appearance, and use EMP blasts to defeat sawbots, blaster bots, jump bots, and mega turrets in this immersive survival game.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Fun and engaging wave-based gameplay with a lot of replay value.
Great value for the price, especially for newcomers to VR.
Satisfying lightsaber mechanics and good sound effects enhance the experience.

Repetitive gameplay with limited enemy variety and environments.
Some technical issues, particularly with Oculus Touch compatibility.
Can feel simplistic and may not offer much for experienced VR players.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by simple yet increasingly challenging wave-based mechanics, offering fast and satisfying lightsaber action. Players enjoy the engaging mechanics of switching between blade and shield to tackle waves of enemies, making it a fun experience overall.
- “It's simple wave-based gameplay where it gets harder and harder, but it's so much fun and is a great lightsaber game to play.”
- “Very fast and satisfying lightsaber gameplay.”
- “Great mechanics for switching between blade and shield to take on all the waves.”
- “It's simple wave-based gameplay where it gets harder and harder, but it's so much fun and is a good lightsaber game to play with.”
- “Here is a mixed reality gameplay of Bladeshield, first 15 minutes:”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their detail and sharpness, contributing to an immersive VR arcade experience. The sound effects enhance the overall engagement, keeping players focused and encouraging a "one-more-go" mentality.
- “Graphics are detailed and sharp, sound effects are good, and the action keeps you in focus all the time - this is pure VR arcade and it's not bad at all!”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game enjoyable and note that it offers significant replay value, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “This game is fun and has a lot of replay value.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, adding to the overall enjoyment; however, technical issues with the menus hinder the user experience, preventing players from fully engaging with the game's features.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of Bladeshield evokes the essence of a Jedi training mission, despite not being officially tied to the franchise, creating an immersive experience that resonates with fans of the genre.
- “Bladeshield isn't really a Jedi training mission, but it certainly has the feel.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”